Strathspey cane cutter, family held captive by gang

- bartender knifed in robbery

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A Strathspey cane cutter and his family were on Sunday night held captive for over two hours by gunmen, who later attacked the Devin’s Hangout Bar and left the bartender with multiple stab wounds.

Ryan Gangaram, who is in his early 30s, was attacked and robbed by five men, four of whom were armed with guns and the fifth with a knife. Gangaram, currently a patient at a private city hospital, underwent surgery yesterday afternoon and was up to late last night in a serious condition.

Gangaram, Devin Persaud told Stabroek News, was stabbed …..


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